Before & Around Birth
Planning for infants who may need support immediately after delivery.
Antenatal counsellingPerinatology coordinationHigh-risk birthAsphyxiaCongenital anomalies
Conditions and concerns
When specialist newborn or child care may help
This overview organizes the concerns listed on the previous website into clear clinical groups. It is not a diagnostic tool.
Prematurity & Growth
Care for infants born early or growing more slowly than expected.
Premature / preterm babyExtreme prematurityPoor weight gainFeeding problemsPost-NICU follow-up
Breathing & Circulation
Urgent and ongoing evaluation of cardiorespiratory concerns.
RDSRespiratory distressTTNBPneumoniaPPHNShockCongenital heart disease
Jaundice & Infection
Timely assessment can prevent avoidable complications.
Neonatal jaundiceSevere jaundiceSepsisCongenital infectionsToxoplasmosisCMVHerpesSyphilis
Feeding, Skin & Oral Concerns
Common concerns that may affect comfort, nutrition or growth.
Tongue tieBreastfeeding difficultySkin rashesAtopic dermatitisColic
Child Health & Development
Pediatric review beyond the neonatal period.
GrowthNutritionDevelopmental milestonesHearing follow-upCommon childhood illness
Child health topics from the original profile
Concerns families ask about
The previous site also listed these symptoms and conditions. A list is not a diagnosis; assessment depends on the child’s age, history and examination.
Breathing & infections
Asthma / asthma attackBronchitisCold & coughCroupWheezingThroat infectionTonsillitisInfluenzaChickenpoxMeaslesHand, foot & mouth disease
Feeding, stomach & growth
Abdominal painConstipationDiarrhoeaBottle feeding questionsBreastfeeding concernsCrying childPoor weight gainLeg pain
Skin, ear, eye & mouth
Atopic dermatitisCradle capDiaper rashAnimal / insect bitesBurns & injuriesImpetigoLiceEar pain / dischargeRed eyeMouth ulcersThrush
Other concerns
Fever & febrile seizureBreath-holding spellsChest painImmunization incl. MMRSnoringTongue tieUrinary infectionVulval irritationTesticular torsionTrauma
Do not wait online
Urgent signs in a newborn
Seek emergency medical assessment for breathing difficulty, blue or grey lips, seizures, fever, marked lethargy, repeated vomiting, rapidly worsening jaundice or inability to feed.
Breathing difficultyBlue lipsTemperature concernSeizuresVery poor feedingHard to wake
Prepare for an efficient consultation
Bring relevant pregnancy and birth records, discharge summaries, growth charts, vaccination records, test results and current medicines.